This everything you need to know about the World Cup’s offsides rule.

This beautiful game would be very ugly if offside didn't exist. At the World Cup, you'll see it often.

Arsene Wenger has been spotted a number of times in the suites at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and he's well known as a legendary ...

Offside is one of those rules that constantly draws attention because of how inconsistently it gets reviewed. Plus, there are ...

The FIFA World Cup 2026 brings major rule changes, including new offside technology, expanded VAR powers, and anti-time-wasting measures.

Offside calls are some of the most controversial ones in soccer. Here’s a detailed look at the rules ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The law governing its modern application has 45 clauses and runs to more than 1,000 words. A former Premier League referee ...

FIFA is evaluating a potential offside rule change inspired by Arsène Wenger, as Gianni Infantino outlines broader refereeing ...

The biggest single culprit in Iran’s failure to advance to the knockout phase is a weird idiosyncracy to the offside law that ...

VAR reviews for offsides are becoming more frequent Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. Offside calls generating ...

The Women’s World Cup is back again, which means one of the most controversial calls in sports has also returned. The offside rule has caused some of the most frustrating moments ever in soccer and is ...